2021 WRMSDC Expo Digital Guide

We Need Each Other!

Once in a lifetime, if we are fortunate, we get the chance to be part of something truly special.
We have the opportunity to reject racism and make truth, justice, and equality a reality for future
generations.
The best way to make sure children have access to food, safety, and education is to ensure that
parents and caregivers have good jobs. As a family’s income increases, their exposure to violence,
poverty, and the likelihood of incarceration decreases. WRMSDC’s programs drive the job and
wealth creation essential to thriving underserved communities. Not only does our work benefit
people of color, but we help all people, as underserved communities are increasing in numbers
and are motivated to become a greater part of our professional labor force, consumer base, and
tax base. They will inevitably benefit all Americans by creating consistent growth. We must always
remember:

• 2 in 3 Americans work for firms with less than 500 employees
• State and federal governments rely on payroll and payroll-related taxes for >70% of revenue for

teachers, infrastructure, and first responders
Minority- and woman-owned firms fuel the job growth that can keep America’s economy strong.
Thank you for all that you do to support WRMSDC and our minority-owned businesses! May you be
inspired to continue your good work and lead others to follow in your footsteps.
WRMSDC

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BACK IN TIME Multi-Industry Supplier Diversity Expo

BACK IN TIME is WRMSDC’s 43rd Annual Multi-Industry Supplier Diversity Expo. The world is Back
in Time for business and our community is ready to seize new opportunities and make connections.
Just like the Huey Lewis and the News song, our diverse suppliers didn’t bet their future on one roll
of the dice...they prepared, pivoted, and partnered during the pandemic and have emerged resilient,
ready to get back in the game. In fact, most of them never left! As for our Corporate Members, they
have been the champions supporting and advocating for communities of color and WRMSDC.
During these tough times, they rolled up their sleeves and asked, “How can we help?” BACK IN
TIME will bring together our community leaders and champions in an event series focused on
growth, opportunities, and connections for all. Join us for matchmaking, mentoring, category rooms,
plenary activities, and networking - we promise we’ll have you back in time...

All times listed are in Pacific Daylight Time & all events are being held virtually

MATCHMAKING & MENTORING

Held throughout August and September

CATEGORY ROOMS & PLENARY

Thursday, August 19, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. PT

10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Category Rooms
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Lunch Break
12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Plenary

NETWORKING EVENTS

August 19 at 2:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. PT August 19 at 2:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. PT

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Table of Contents

WE NEED EACH OTHER! 1

BACK IN TIME MULTI-INDUSTRY SUPPLIER DIVERSITY EXPO 2

CATEGORY ROOMS & PLENARY 2

TABLE OF CONTENTS 3

PREMIER MEMBERS & MBE PLATINUM PARTNERS 5

ABOUT WRMSDC 6

MEET THE WRMSDC TEAM 7

MAKE A DIFFERENCE SPONSORS 8

EXPO SUPPORTERS 9

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 10-11

MATCHMAKING 13

MENTORING 13

MBE INPUT COMMITTEE 14

BOARD CHAIR TANYA NIXON 15

EXPO CATEGORY ROOMS 17-23

EXPO PLENARY 25-33

EXPO NETWORKING 35

NMSDC AND WRMSDC CORPORATE MEMBERS 44

2021 EXCELLENCE IN SUPPLIER DIVERSITY AWARD WINNERS 48-69

READ WRMSDC’S 2020 ANNUAL REPORT 75

PRIME TIME PITCH WINNERS 77

HALL OF FAME WINNER 77

BEST IN THE WEST II WINNER 79

DIVERSE SUPPLIER PROFILES 83-129

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Premier Members & MBE Platinum Partners

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About WRMSDC

WESTERN REGIONAL MINORITY SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
The best way to make sure children have access to food, safety, and education
is to ensure that parents and caregivers have good jobs. As a family’s income
increases, their exposure to violence, poverty, and the likelihood of incarceration
decreases. Our programs drive the job and wealth creation essential to thriving
underserved communities. Please consider donating to WRMSDC.
Every dollar matters!
MISSION
We support the growth and welfare of minority communities by championing the
use of minority-owned businesses in Northern California, Nevada, and Hawai‘i.
HISTORY
WRMSDC was founded on September 9, 1977, almost 10 years after the Civil
Rights Movement that sparked national awareness about racial discrimination
and segregation in the United States. Galvanized by the unequal treatment
of minority-owned businesses, we began serving as advocates for impacted
minority communities.
Our parent organization, the National Minority Supplier Development Council,
advances business opportunities for certified MBEs and connects them to 1,450
Corporate Members throughout the network, including America’s top public and
privately owned companies as well as universities, hospitals and other buying
institutions. Regional Affiliates like WRMSDC certify and match more than 12,000
MBEs with member corporations that want to purchase their products, services,
and solutions.
Please visit us online at www.wrmsdc.org.

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Meet the WRMSDC Team

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Make a Difference Sponsors

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Expo Supporters

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Board of Directors

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Board of Directors

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MATCHMAKING


Our private, by-invitation-only appointments are designed to offer quality meetings that do not feel rushed.
Matchmaking appointments are Corporate Member-driven. Diverse suppliers applied to be considered for

Matchmaking (applications are now closed).

Participating Corporate Members

MENTORING

Corporate Members will provide live feedback to diverse suvppliers (handpicked by WRMSDC) during one-
on-one mentoring sessions that can address specific areas like capability statements and elevator pitches.
Diverse suppliers are not permitted to sell to the Corporate Member during these sessions. Diverse suppliers

applied to be considered for Mentoring (applications are now closed).

Participating Corporate Members

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MBE Input Committee

Rahul Kuruvilla, Triune Infomatics Inc

"As your Chair - I would like to invite all fellow MBEs to and come participate in our events and

grow your network and business. Alone we can do so little; Together we can do so much."

Triune Infomatics is an Award-Winning IT Staffing and Consulting company started in 2005. We
reduce stress around your talent acquisition by providing high quality resources at the right cost
and ensuring delivery.

Gerald Johnson, Sabacon Consulting
"The WRMSDC community provides a great opportunity to network with MBEs and
corporate members. Additionally, WRMSDC educates its membership through programs such
asthe St. Mary's Business Growth Acceleration Program."

Sabacon Consulting elevates management performance, improves business productivity and
maximizes both top and bottom-line results through strategic and data analysis.

Shabana Siraj, Trident Consulting
"WRMSDC gives you the privilege of dealing and interacting with MBEs from different
backgrounds and industries and various programs to aid your entrepreneurial journey."

Trident has helped clients fill their most challenging IT positions. Some of our recent
achievements include being ranked #180 on INC's 5000 fastest-growing private companies for
the past 2 years. Focus on growing your business and we will take care of your hiring needs!

Deepak Choudhary, CWW Group
"Asa proud MBEIC board member, I would encourage every MBE to make ALL MONEY IS
GREEN A REALITY in 2021 by doing business with other MBEs."

CWW Group is a premier technical consulting firm and a full-service staffing provider of
professionals. We connect extraordinary people to extraordinary organizations - for the optimal
benefit of both. Our motto "OVERDELIVER"

Detria Mixon, Executive Human Resource Service
"WRMSDC membership gives you an opportunity to be an advocate for minority businesses.
Come join the cause."

Executive Human Resource Service. Helping companies to achieve their Human Capital
Development and Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) goals and strategies.

Ashwini Vasudeva, Astute
"Being involved with WRMSDC will give you a head start with creating an ecosystem of
support and acquiring education for entrepreneurial success."

Astute is a value-add Accounting and Business Advisory firm focused on enabling companies to
recover lost revenues and increase profitability through R&D Tax Credit Study, CFO Advisory and
Forensic Audit Services.

Reggie Burton, RB Group
"WRMSDC membership provides business development opportunities for MBEs with major
corporations, however it doesn't promise a meal, but does offer a seat at the table of success
and ensures your business is in the game!"

RB Group- Public Relations is a boutique social media marketing agency. We believe that if you do
not tell your business story, nobody else will.

Al Sevilla, Alisto Engineering Group
"WRMSDC membership will expand your access to so many more opportunities and to a
broader client base on a local, regional and national scale."

Alisto Engineering Group provides integrated multi-disciplinary engineering, environmental and
construction services to public- and investor-owned utilities, public agencies, major-corporations,
oil and energy companies, and other private sector clients in California and the western US.

Rahul Deedwania, BreakoutlQ
"We've benefited from being a part of a community of business leaders, where everyone is
supportive and helps others in the community with introductions, opportunities, and tools to
elevate your business."

BreakoutlQ designs and hosts team building experiences for a better workplace, helping teams
collaborate, connect, and challenge one another in a memorable and fun-filled environment.

Board Chair

Tanya Nixon

“Every day, I wake up with an
uncompromising focus on providing

equitable opportunities for our
diverse community so the next
generation feels proud, inspired,

encouraged and fearless.”

Tanya Nixon

Director, Supplier Diversity and Responsible Sourcing

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FOCUSED ON WHAT MATTERS

EMBRACING HUMANITY. PROTECTING THE PLANET.

MGM Resorts International is an innovative leader in supplier diversity. We prioritize diversity and inclusion
to enable positive economic impact in communities around the world. Our commitment to supplier

diversity ensures we deepen and strengthen business relationships throughout the supply chain. We achieve
this through intentional partnership with minorities, women, the economically disadvantaged, veterans,
LGBTQA+ individuals and persons with disabilities. Learn more at MGMRESORTS.COM/FOCUSED.

EXPO CATEGORY ROOMS

Food & Bevera ge Pitch Room

Select Diverse Suppliers from the Food & Beverage Industry will pitch their company product(s) and/
or service(s) while Corporate Members and the general public listen in. Afterwards, pitch participants

will have the opportunity to ask questions to the Corporate Members in the audience.

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Pacific Gas and Electric Company is committed $3.9 BILLIONSPENT IN 2020 WITH
to building a responsible supply chain—a supply DIVERSE BUSINESSES
chain that is inclusive, ethical, sustainable and
promotes economic vitality in the communities 39% OF TOTAL
we serve. With this strong foundation, we can PROCUREMENT
deliver safe, reliable, clean and affordable SPEND
energy to our 16 million customers every day.
40 YEARSOFCHAMPIONING
pge.com/supplychainresponsibility SUPPLIER DIVERSITY

EXPO CATEGORY ROOMS

Construction Room

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Celebrating
innovators everywhere

At Autodesk, we believe that when you have the right
tools to work and think flexibly you have the power
to transform what actually needs making.
The power to design and make a
better world for all.
Learn more
at autodesk.com

© 2021 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved.

EXPO CATEGORY ROOMS

Professional Services Room

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EXPO CATEGORY ROOMS

Technology & Cybersecurity Room

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EXPO PLENARY

General Speakers

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EXPO PLENARY

Women of Color Panel

Select Diverse Suppliers from the Food & Beverage Industry will pitch their company product(s) and/
or service(s) while Corporate Members and the general public listen in. Afterwards, pitch participants

will have the opportunity to ask questions to the Corporate Members in the audience.

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EXPO PLENARY

Access to Capital panel

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EXPO PLENARY

Opportunities panel

Gaining access to capital can accelerate revenue and help create or increase pools of qualified
MBEs and diverse suppliers available for opportunities to do business.

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EXPO PLENARY

Micro Development Speakers

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EXPO NETWORKING

WRMSDC’s Platinum Partners will be teaming up with Corporate Members to offer a series of virtual
networking events on August 20.

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CONTINUE NETWORKING AFTER THE EXPO WITH
LEADERS FROM CISCO AND ROSE INTERNATIONAL!

Mia Frazier LaWanda Scott-Woods Denise Lombard Bryan Wiggins
Director of Diversity & Associate Director of Director, Responsible Supplier Diversity

Inclusion Sustainability & Social Impact Procurement Leader
Rose International Rose International Cisco Cisco

JOIN US IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE EXPO
FOR FUN, NETWORKING AND PRIZES!

DATE Thursday, August 19th
TIME 2:15pm – 3:15pm PST
VIRTUAL LOCATION WebEx (link provided upon registration*)

Unwind with your favorite beverage or cocktail as Rose International and Cisco
keep the conversation going to help create connections and opportunities.

Prizes awarded during the event.
Must register in advance and be present to be eligible to win.

WE’RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER.

At Kaiser Permanente, we don’t see health as an industry. We see it as a cause. And one that we very much
believe in. During this extraordinary time we are especially thankful to the heroism of our frontline workers.
And, we would like to express our deepest gratitude to all of our outstanding care teams and individuals
who deliver on the Kaiser Permanente mission each day to improve the health of our members and the
communities we serve. We are here to help you thrive. Learn more about Kaiser Permanente supplier
diversity at supplierdiversity.kp.org.

POST-EXPO
NETWORKING SESSION

Co-Hosted by

SBM and Kaiser Permanente invite you to join us
to broaden your diverse network.

Thursday, August 19 at 2:30 PM PST

Session will include:
Interactive activities • Supplier diversity program overviews

Featured guests, including Vizient • And more!





MAKE CONTACT REGISTER YOUR COMPANY

Once you're in their supplier database, you Each company that has a supplier diversity
can start reaching out to supplier diversity initiative has a separate supplier database and
you'll need to register your company in each
managers via email, LinkedIn, or other
networking avenue. one. Make sure that you're in their database
before you reach out.

BE PERSISTENT
BUT PATIENT

FOLLOWING UP ON ABOVE ALL
FIRST CONTACTS BE KIND

After you've met a Supplier Diversity Pro, keep Get to know your contacts as people. No one
in touch! Make a plan to stay in contact. likes to feel like their only value to you is
monetary.
Follow the company's social media profiles
and drop them a line to congratulate them If the Supplier Diversity Pro isn't actively
sourcing for what you provide, quarterly
when they've had wins.
contacts are plenty.
Tell them about your wins, events you'll be
attending, and especially if you'll be
presenting.



NMSDC and WRMSDC Corporate Members

*Also National Members

Adobe CSAA Insurance
Agilent Technologies* Delta Dental of California*
Airbnb, Inc Dropbox
Albertsons/Safeway East Bay MUD
Applied Materials* EY*
AMN Healthcare Inc* Facebook*
Apple* Federal Reserve Bank *
AT&T* Genentech, Inc.*
Autodesk Gilead Sciences, Inc
Bank of America* Global Experience Specialist*
BioMarin Pharmaceutical Go Fund Me*
Caesars Entertainment Google*
Corporation* Hathaway Dinwiddie
CDW Corporation* Construction
Chevron* Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Cigna-Express Scripts* HP Inc.*
Cisco Infinera*
CLEAResult* Intel*
Clorox* Juniper Networks
Comcast* Kaiser Permanente*
Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas KLA Corporation
Coupa* Las Vegas Sands Corporation
Level 10 Construction

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NMSDC and WRMSDC Corporate Members

*Also National Members

LogiTech* Swinerton*
Lyft* Switch
MGM Resorts International* T-Mobile*
Milroy Construction Tailored Brands
MUFG Union Bank* The David and Lucile
Nexant, Inc* Packard Foundation
Novo Construction TChoentWrahcittiinngg-CTuormneprany
PG&E* TriNet USA Inc*
Palo Alto Networks Turner Construction Company*
Port of Oakland Twitter, Inc*
Pro Unlimited* Upwork*
R&R Partners* Vegas Golden Knights
Robert Half* Visa, Inc*
Ross Stores, Inc* VSP
Salesforce* Wells Fargo*
Samsung Next* William Sonoma*
Sephora* Zendesk
Siemens Mobility, Inc.*
Skanska*
Southwest Gas
State Comp Insurance Fund
Sutter Health

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We’re committed
to EMPOWERING
minority-owned
businesses.

At Robert Half creating opportunities for businesses
to thrive is our passion. We believe a key to successful
business relationships is Supplier Inclusion. For several
years our program has fostered the promotion,
growth, and development of minority-owned
businesses – like yours.

If you’re a supplier interested in partnering
with us, register at Rhsupplierportal.starssmp.com

© 2021 Robert Half International Inc. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans. RHI-0321

DIVERSITY
OPPORTUNITY

EQUALITY

Robert Half — Celebrating Forbes (2020)
Inclusion Since 1948. Best Employers for Diversity

Our Accolades Professional Woman’s Magazine (2020)
Top Employer Supplier Diversity Programs
America’s Best Employers for Women
Included in the 2021 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index Minority Business News USA (2020)
Bay Area Best Place to Work Best of the Decade in Supplier Diversity
100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies
Women’s Business Enterprise National Council
Supplier Inclusion (2015-2019) Top Corporation for Women’s Business
Enterprises
40% of our U.S. Expenditures went
to small businesses in 2020. U.S. Veterans Magazine (2020)
Best of the Best Top Supplier Diversity Programs
23% of our U.S. Expenditures went
to minority, women and Hispanic Network Magazine (2020)
veteran-owned businesses in Best of the Best Supplier Diversity Programs
2020.
Professional Woman’s Magazine (2020)
© 2020 Robert Half International Inc. All Rights Reserved. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans. RH-0819 Best of the Best Top Supplier Diversity Program

World’s Most Admired Companies® (2020)
Named first in our industry on FORTUNE magazine

Forbes (2020)
America’s Best Professional Recruiting Firms

2021 Excellence in Supplier Diversity Award Winners

The Ambassador Award Mario Stadtlander, Eagle Promotions

Mario Stadtlander began his entrepreneurial journey early in life by printing local merchandise in the back of his
parents' motorcycle shop in Las Vegas. The company grew and evolved over time to encompass all types of branded
merchandise. In 2001, he merged with Sean Ono, his current business partner. They set out to grow their business by
focusing on mid-level to Fortune 500 clients. This focus has produced opportunities to work with businesses such as
Disney, Coca-Cola, MLB, Hard Rock, and more. Eagle Promotions has become a global company and is one of the top
40 of over 30,000 branded merchandise companies.

Top Three Values: Integrity, Honesty, and Optimism
Legacy: To inspire others to achieve their full potential
Challenges Faced: At Eagle Promotions, we’ve been challenged with events such as 9/11, the 2007-2010 economic downturn, and the
COVID pandemic. Our financial strength, resilience, and our team's ability to adapt has made Eagle Promotions a stronger company that can
weather different challenges.
Fun Fact: Raced motorcycles (pro level), jet skis, mountain bikes, and 4 wheelers

The Collaborator Award Cisco

When Cisco sees injustice - whether affecting everyone or specific groups - we act boldly, bravely and deliberately to
make change, remove barriers and support communities. We believe in Culture of Coalescence - fostering a culture
that is beneficial to all. In moments when we see an opportunity to unite the whole, we will coalesce our people and our
resources to take action to drive meaningful change. We will encourage our employees, suppliers, communities, and
partners to join us in working alongside diverse communities. We are addressing injustice and inequality by connecting
people through technology, investing in underserved communities, taking action in support of social justice. Goal:
Positively impact 1 billion people through our social impact grants and signature programs by 2025 Our progress: On
track! As of FY20, we have positively impacted 527 million people through our social impact grants and signature programs.
https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/about/social-justice.html

Top Three Values:
- Cisco powering an Inclusive Future for All. Our vision is to help ensure that everyone has equitable access to opportunity. We believe we
have a responsibility to help make that happen.
- At Cisco, we see inclusion as a bridge—a way to connect diverse perspectives. To spark new ideas, explore new possibilities, tap into the
power of digital transformation, and inspire innovation.
- Cisco’s commitment to diversity is a core part of our culture. We demonstrate our commitment to supplier diversity through our ongoing
efforts to recruit and develop diverse businesses, and provide them with access to opportunities.
Legacy: Our crown jewel of Collaboration is our Diverse Supplier Sponsorship Program. Over the last 4 years, we have graduated 40 diverse
suppliers – most of them MBEs in the US. This effort pairs selected diverse suppliers with a Cisco executive for an 18-month program
involving 1:1 meetings with their sponsor, individual coaching, introductions inside and outside of Cisco, and monthly curriculum sessions on
a variety of Cisco and industry topics. It is a program designed to pull back the curtain for suppliers who have traditionally been on the
outside looking in. The Sponsorship Program is a key tool for focused diverse supplier development. Participants receive customer
satisfaction, opportunity performance, and supplier risk feedback. The net result is tangible increased customer satisfaction scores,
improved opportunity response and win rates, and decreased risk. Over the life of the programs more than half the participants increased
the spend from Cisco. At program's end, we recognize suppliers that excel in customer satisfaction, business growth, and overall
performance in the program. We also recognize the best sponsors who actively engage with the supplier and our team, and actively advocate
for their supplier. One Cisco sponsor was recently quoted as saying “this program is ahead of its time.”
Company Profile: Our Supplier Diversity program is forward-looking – we continue to push the needle forward with:
• We make ongoing effort to both solicit and share best practices and industry benchmarks
• Global Procurement Services owning one of Cisco’s key Social Justice Actions
• Expanding our Supplier Diversity and Sponsorship programs outside the US – to India and the UK

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The Guardian Award Scott A. Vowels, Apple Inc.

Scott A. Vowels is part of the Supplier Diversity Team at Apple Inc. and author of the highly successful book “Hacking
Supplier Diversity.” He is a recognized thought leader and expert in the field of supplier diversity. His experience
comprises over 20 years in procurement and 10 years in supplier diversity.

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Top Three Values: Faith, Family, Legacy

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